HNC Golf Course Management

Higher National qualifications provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers.

The HNC in Golf Course Management (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in areas such as the history and development of golf, management of turf areas on golf courses, the design and construction of golf course features as well turf grass ecology, managing machinery, and sports turf drainage systems.

The HNC Golf Course Management provides the many and varied competences required for employment in the greenkeeping and wider golf sector. In this course, learners’ sound technical knowledge of modern greenkeeping practice will be complemented by the knowledge, skills and understanding they will need for the effective administration of human, physical, biological and financial resources in the golf course environment.

This qualification is available through colleges. Typically, an HNC takes one year to complete.

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Why deliver this qualification

Higher National qualifications have been developed by SQA in partnership with colleges, universities and industry — so employers recognise that they provide sound evidence of ability.